Joint pain affects over 350 million people worldwide that includes osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions. The symptoms range from mild to severe and can become debilitating over time if not treated or managed carefully. Here are some things you can do to help minimize or manage the pain associated with your joints. Physical activity-…
Do you have gut issues? We were fortunate to sit down with Dr. Ken Brown, Functional Gastroenterologist, from Plano, Texas. As a functional doctor, he focuses on preventing disease as opposed to treating disease. He’s dedicated over 20 years of his practice to specializing in inflammatory bowl disease and irritable bowl syndrome. He also developed…
Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Some say to skip breakfast and hold out until you’re really hungry, as intermittent fasting (cycling between periods of eating and fasting) has shown to have many health benefits. Traditional diets often focus on what you eat, where intermittent fasting is primarily concerned with…
We often talk about how you can improve your health through nutrition, exercise or mind-body practices. There are alternative tools that can be utilized along with your regular health and wellness routine that might be worth checking out. Thermal Stress tools like cryotherapy and saunas offer unique health benefits that are easy to implement into…
In recent statistics, approximately 73% of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. Weight and our discontentment with our weight is something many of us struggle with, and it can be hard to disseminate between social pressures, cultural factors, psychological factors, the environment, and biological factors as well. The relationship between mental health and…
Did you know that approximately 30% of adults in the U.S. use some form of wearable technology, with fitness trackers and smartwatches being the most common? They can offer a range of benefits for our wellness. Here are some benefits to wearing a wellness tracker: Activity tracking- they can help track your steps, traveled distance…
Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
Heart Health Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States? The good news? It is also one of the most preventable diseases if you start making heart-healthy lifestyle choices, know your family health history and the risk factors for heart disease, have…
